Juvenile Services

Mentorship Program Announcement for 2018-2019

The Wichita & Affiliated
Tribes Juvenile Services Program (JSP) was developed specifically
for Wichita enrolled youth 12 up to age 18 who may be deemed at or
near risk for juvenile delinquency. The ultimate goal of the
program is to assist families and their children in becoming
self-sufficient and productive community members by enabling them
to stand on their own abilities and resources.

Goals & Services of the JSP program

To promote the at-risk youth's well being within his/her own
family and community, reduce the number of referrals to the
juvenile justice system and reduce truancy rates.

To educate youth on topics ranging from AIDS/HIV to basic
independent living skills development.

To provide advocacy representation for court involved
youth. Please note that JSP does NOT pay court costs or
fees.

To establish community awareness projects geared toward tribal
youth and families with topics ranging from substance abuse
education to gang awareness; these events may be held in
conjunction with other agencies/organizations.

To offer counseling referrals for youth with emotional,
behavioral or substance abuse issues.

To promote family self-sufficiency and ability to rely on own
strengths and resources; and to assist those families financially
in the promotion of the health and welfare of youth as
necessary.

To provide behavioral rehab, life skills and social skills
redevelopment to Wichita youth.

To provide academic and behavioral incentives to program
clients as positive reinforcements.